UPDATE: Respiratory outbreak declared over at Seaforth Community Hospital

Update: Friday, December 29th

Huron Perth Healthcare Aliiance officials say a respiratory outbreak at Seaforth Community Hospital has been declared over.

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We’re learning more about a respiratory outbreak at the Seaforth Community Hospital. 

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance officials say laboratory testing has confirmed the outbreak is Influenza A/COVID-19. 

With the number of respiratory illnesses that are circulating in Huron and Perth, HPHA officials say it’s important to layer up your protection to help prevent the spread by wearing a mask when needed. 

You should also keep up to date with your flu and COVID-19 vaccines, wash your hands often, and stay home if you are feeling sick. 

The hospital’s Inpatient Unit is closed after the outbreak was declared on Monday.